Africa Aerospace & Defence 2018

19-23 September 2018, City of Tshwane, South Africa

AAD is Africa’s only aerospace and defense expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show. Held biennially in the City of Tshwane, Pretorial – South Africa’s administrative capital, It comprises of a 3-day trade exhibition showcasing air, sea and land defense technologies and is followed by a 2-day air show.

The AAD Expo is one of South Africa’s largest contributors to the country’s GDP in show years, and is regarded as a national asset. AAD brings together the largest gathering of industry players in aerospace and defence (manufacturers and innovators) and buyers (high-level international delegations, defense chiefs of armies and senior procurement officers) in Africa.

Over the years, AAD continues to attract a growing wealth of international decision-makers from within the defense industry, alongside key representatives from governments, armed forces and the key military personnel.

AAD aerospace and defense expo gives the exhibitor the opportunity to position their company as a leader in the defense technologies and solutions industry. Make new contact and build relationships with key decision makers attending AAD expo. For further details visit the official AAD 2018 website or view the Exhibitor list.

Previous editions of Africa Aerospace & Defense saw the debut of Nigerian defense companies such as Proforce and which showcased the Nigerian-made Ara MRAP optimized for the African environment. Robot enthusiast worldwide are also expecting to see the first African indigenous full-scale robot Proof-of-Concept called Parabot made by South African-based defense company Paramount, and other South African made arms.